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Celestino Restaurant
- Italian
- Pasadena, CA
About this business
La Vita E Bella! Come To Celestino's To Enjoy & Indulge In Authentic Traditional Italian Food, Featuring Homemade Pasta That Is Made Fresh Daily, Including Ravioli, Hearty Lasagna & Others. We Offer Fresh Seasonal Organic Delicacies, That Have Been Selected By Drago & Imported From Italy, Including Black & White Truffles, Fresh Porcini Mushrooms, Pheasant, Wild Boar, Free Range Veal, Tuscany Steak, Palenta, Buffalo Mozzarella & Many More Specialties Including, Bottarga, Spaghetti With Fresh Sardines.
Location details
141 S Lake Ave, Ste 101, Pasadena, CA, 91101, United States
Get directions| Weekday | Schedule | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Mon | 11:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. | |
| Tue | 11:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. | |
| Wed | 11:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. | |
| Thu | 11:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. | |
| Fri | 11:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. | |
| Sat | 5:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. | |
| Sun | 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. |
Nice Restaurant – We expected high prices and very good food, and Celestino met our expectations. The wait staff was very fast, and the menu was bigger than I expected - I had a hard time choosing, and that was before the specials were read. I went for the gorgonzola risotto, and a bowl of mushroom soup. It was filling and very flavorful, although the risotto was a little runnier than I would have preferred. We also had the calamari friti appetizer, which was light and very good. Overall, I was impressed, but the price is a ... read more
Food is good but don't go there with a group The food is good but don't go there with a group of people. They wouldn't split bills for customers who want to pay their own: ... why taking a higher tip (18%!) for a group, if you don't provide "more" service ... ??? However, if you are just a small party paying together, the food is great and the service, even though not perfect, is pretty good
Food is good but don't go there with a group The food is good but don't go there with a group of people. They wouldn't split bills for customers who want to pay their own: ... why taking a higher tip (18%!) for a group, if you don't provide "more" service ... ???
This enclave of elegant dining serves simple dishes with lots of Italian charm. – The Scene This Pasadena outpost of Celestino Drago's empire is a perfect hideaway for elegant dining. The room is modern, with a few wooden accents added for warmth. A small bar easily fills with casual yet refined diners sipping wine as they wait for tables. Service comes thick with accents and charm. The Food Simple, elegant Italian dishes dominate the menu, along with a smattering of steaks and game to please everyone. Portions tend to be sm... read more
If you like rice as risotto:( – I read lots of nice reviews about Celestino, and I had gone there once before with a friend. The first time was pleasant. However, the second visit was a disappointment since I looked forward to having risotto with squid ink, but got long grain rice instead. It tasted more like fried rice with squid ink than what the menu indicated: risotto with squid ink. We were hoping for a quiet, romantic dinner, so you should try going on a weekday since on a Friday night, it got a little noisy. The wine ... read more
FROM A NEW YORKER WHO KNOWS FOOD! – This placed is jam packed for a reason. This is a terrific restaurant. The selection, preparation, and don't forget taste, are wonderful. Yes, it's a little pricey and conjested but the service was charmingly "old school". Overall this has been my favorite dining experience in LA and I'm sure to return. Perhaps others have had an off night or perhaps they let one small aspect ruin their entire evening. BUT this is a place worth travelling out of your way for. I've dined at NY's best establ... read more
Lost its edge... – Went here for a special occasion, as we usually do with this restaurant, but were underwhelmed. Seating was prompt and the restaurant had a nice bustle for 6.30 on Tuesday. We ordered a couple of glasses of champagne, which were flat, and though promptly changed on request, a restaurant of this quality should have noticed. The wine we ordered wasnt available and we were brought an alternative for the same price which we were assured was more expensive, though it was not on the list so we couldnt compare th... read more
Decent Italian This place was extremely crowded, and even with reservations folks sometimes have to wait quite a while, especially on a Friday night. The ambiance is quite good - it is nice inside though noisy as heck. The service is pretty good as well. The food was okay - I had a mushroom soup which was delicious, but my capellini pomodoro was incredibly oily. I could have made a better capellini pomodoro. PROS: Good ambiance, service CONS: Crowded, food is not worth the price
Decent Italian This place was extremely crowded, and even with reservations folks sometimes have to wait quite a while, especially on a Friday night.
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How is Celestino Restaurant rated?
Celestino Restaurant has a 4.4 star rating with 900 reviews.
When is Celestino Restaurant open?
Celestino Restaurant is closed now. It will open at 11:30 a.m.
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